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Warning signs of a heart attack Chest pressure, tightness and heaviness Most heart attacks involve pain or discomfort in the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes or goes away and comes back. Extreme fatigue A sense of unusual or extreme tiredness that lasts days or weeks can signify heart problems. These symptoms can be more common in women. Fainting and light-headedness This sensation can involve dizziness, extreme weakness or anxiety. Pain in shoulders, neck, jaw or arms Pain in one or more area. Nausea A feeling of sickness associated with your stomach can be heart-related. Shortness of breath This can occur with or without chest pain. Heart attack sufferers can have trouble breathing for no apparent reason. Sweating Breaking out in a cold sweat for no obvious reason could signal a heart attack. If this happens along with any of the other symptoms, get help as soon as possible. Family history Those with a male or female relative who have had a heart attack by the age of 65 are considered to have a family history of heart problems and are at an increased risk. Medical conditions Those with conditions, including diabetes, obesity, and autoimmune disorders, are more likely to have a heart attack. Severity Some have mild pain, while others have more severe pain. Not all people who have heart attacks have the same symptoms or have the same severity of symptoms. Yet, the more signs and symptoms you have, the greater the likelihood is that you are having a heart attack. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 During a heart attack, also called myocardial infarctions, the blood supply which normally nourishes the heart with oxygen is cut off, and the heart muscle begins to die. What are the warning signs? Need emergency medical assistance? Call Netcare 911 on 082 911 or download the Netcare app Download on the Get it on Explore it on